Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD drops below 1.2400 on Trump tariff news

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GBP/USD drops below 1.2400 on Trump tariff news

GBP/USD came under renewed bearish pressure and declined to its weakest level since April below 1.2400. At the time of press, the pair was trading at 1.2365, losing 0.9% on the day. Read More...

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers below nine-day EMA near 1.2500

The GBP/USD pair maintains its position after registering losses in the previous session, hovering around 1.2480 during Wednesday's Asian hours. Technical analysis on the daily chart points to a weakening bearish trend, as the pair is trading above the upper boundary of a descending channel pattern. Read More...

GBP/USD snaps two-day win streak as risk appetite stumbles

GBP/USD caught a mild bid early on Tuesday before turning south once again and shedding roughly one-third of one percent to end the day on the low side of the 1.2500 handle. Cable bidders continue to struggle to find reasons to hit the bids as a technical recovery falters after a tepid two-day bull run from 9-month lows near 1.2350. Read More...

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GBP/USD strengthens beyond mid-1.3300s vs weak USD amid fresh Iran diplomacy hopes

The GBP/USD pair builds on Friday's modest bounce from a three-week low and gains strong follow-through positive traction at the start of a new week. This marks the second straight day of a positive move and lifts spot prices above mid-1.3300s during the Asian session amid a broadly weaker US Dollar.

EUR/USD climbs beyond 1.1400 as renewed Iran diplomacy hopes undermine safe-haven USD

The EUR/USD pair builds on a modest bullish gap opening and climbs back above the 1.1400 mark during the Asian session on Monday. The intraday move up is sponsored by a broadly weaker US Dollar, weighed down by renewed optimism over a diplomatic resolution to end a five-month-old US-Iran war.

Gold stays firm near $4,100 os Iran diplomacy hopes

Gold is off the highs but holds its bullish opening gap, while struggling near $4,100 early Monday. Despite the recent rebound, buyers trade with caution, keeping a close eye on the Middle East developments ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy verdict this week.

Bitcoin extends winning streak, Ethereum clears key hurdle, XRP steadies

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple begin the week on a firm footing after surging over 1%, 4% and 1%, respectively, in the previous week. BTC holds above key technical resistance after recording its fourth consecutive weekly gain.

Australian Dollar outlook: Chances of another rally won’t be decided in Canberra, but in Washington

The Australian Dollar rode a rollercoaster in the first half of the year, hitting a four-year high and then correcting. The currency enters the second half with an outlook full of uncertainty due to renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which clouds the inflation outlook and interest rates.

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.